Add 3/6 and 4/12
3/6 + 4/12 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4/12 = 4 × 1/12 × 1 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
6/12 + 4/12 = 6 + 4/12 = 10/12 - 10/12 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 3/6 + 4/12 = 5/6
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